Media and Communications

Why choose Media and Communications?

MDIS offers an interactive learning environment focused on media, communication and digital innovation. Our partnerships with world-renowned UK institutions such as Teesside University and the University of Sunderland allow for a globally approved mass communication degree, emphasising academic excellence and practical skills. Our mass communication courses in Singapore integrate theoretical know-how with hands-on experiences, preparing students for an understanding and influence over media's societal role. Our programmes, taught by industry professionals, foster critical thinking, creativity and technical proficiency. Earning a diploma in mass communication or even a Bachelor's degree in mass communication from MDIS shapes you for careers in digital content creation, media strategy, journalism and communication management.

 

1. Interdisciplinary Approach

Our mass communication course integrates disciplines like sociology and communication, offering a comprehensive understanding of media and culture.

2. Practical Learning Opportunities

Students engage in hands-on projects that bridge theory with real-world applications in their study for a mass communication degree in Singapore.

3. Industry and Outdoor Learning Experience

MDIS’ degree in media and communications emphasises industry and outdoor learning. Enrollees have the opportunity to visit media companies in Singapore, to gain insights and enrich their learning experience.
 

Why MDIS?

Founded in 1956, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is one of Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institutes for lifelong learning, providing quality education and training to students from all over the world.

Here are some reasons why choosing MDIS for communications and media studies is a smart choice:

• Industry-Relevant Curriculum: The mass communication courses at MDIS are designed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring that students are equipped with relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have access to modern facilities such as recording studios, editing suites and green screens, providing them with hands-on practical experience.
   

Progression Pathway

The progression pathway at MDIS aims to provide students with solid theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Kickstart your journey with an International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications, covering fundamental mass communication subjects such as Print Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations. Alternatively, students can begin with an International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art (STEMA). 

Our Higher Diploma in Mass Communications enhances students’ practical skills and techniques through action-based learning, enabling them to pursue a mass communication degree. The undergraduate programmes from Teesside University and the University of Sunderland focus on different professional proficiencies that cater to students interested in Broadcast Media or Media, Culture and Communication.

Earn a mass communication bachelor degree with our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Broadcast Media Production (Top-up) programme, emphasising practical skills, technical proficiency and direct preparation for careers in broadcast media production. 
Our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication programme focuses on theoretical understanding, critical analysis and broader societal implications of media and culture, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a degree in media production.
 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our mass communication degree and diploma in media and communications have a multitude of career paths available, such as:

• Media Production
• Digital Marketing
• Public Relations
• Journalism 
• Social Media Management

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